LinkedIn hack to attract attention of companies you want to work for

The trouble with applying to jobs on LinkedIn is the sheer volume of responses recruiters get when posting job ads on this platform.

How can you make yourself stand out and attract attention of the companies you'd like to work for?

Let me start by explaining what tool internal recruiters use and how understanding this tool can help you.

A different interface for recruiters

Internal recruiters use a different 'version' of LinkedIn called LinkedIn Recruiter. It's a platform designed for hiring - posting jobs, finding suitable candidates and communicating with them.

The part of it visible to you as a job seeker is the *LinkedIn Jobs* section.

Filters used by recruiters

By using a simple filter within their LinkedIn Recruiter Dashboard, internal recruiters can see those individuals who have expressed interest in their employer, even among a large pool of applicants.?

During a search, an enormous number of candidates might initially surface. This is where the platform's filters come into play, particularly "open to work" and "interested in your company."

These allow recruiters to narrow down the list of candidates. The preference often goes to those candidates who have proactively shown interest in their company.

A buying signal to employer

These candidates are seen as more likely to accept a job offer, making them an appealing choice to start the recruitment process with.

From your perspective as someone on the job hunt, this feature provides a significant advantage. By expressing interest in potential future roles with a specific company on LinkedIn, you increase your chances of getting noticed.

How to use this feature

Here's how to use this feature:

Visit the LinkedIn page of the company you're interested in --> Navigate to the "About" section --> Scroll down and click on the "Interested in working with us in the future" button.

Conclusion

By doing so, not only do you raise your profile among the potentially thousands of applicants, but you also signal your readiness and interest to the company, improving the likelihood of being considered for a position.